The classes are informative and fun. Its also a great workout and the instructor is well educated on what he is teaching. I would definitely recommend giving it a try. Youll be hooked.

I joined the gym 2 months ago and have seen great results physically. I am in the best shape of my life and have developed good skills at the same time. Here you will develop great self defense skills, enjoy a great workout, and develop new relationships with others at the gym. It doesn’t matter your experience you will be welcomed. The mere fact that your researching this gym means it’s a no brainer for you to come in and try it out. I highly recommend this gym to anyone from those looking to compete or those looking for a good workout.

Ive been to many MMA & martial arts gyms. This is easily one of the best gyms Ive ever been to. They genuinely care about their students & work hard to make sure you leave every training session with more efficient knowledge & skill sets than before you came.David, the owner of the gym, is a class act. I highly recommend this place for anyone whos looking to better themselves as a martial artists & a person. Their staff is high quality as well. True martial artists & even better teachers. You wont be disappointed.

I just started taking the sambo and kickboxing classes here and it has been an great experience! The instructors here are very knowledgeable and will take the time to slow down, answer any questions, and explain the technique to you! Even as a beginner who has no martial arts background I feel like I am able to understand and execute the skills. I highly recommend Octagon if you want to learn how to defend yourself in a safe and fun environment!

Very thankful to train here! I am impressed with the variety and quality of classes that are offered. My favorite is the sparring class, where we get to use all of what we learned in real life scenarios. This has helped me a lot with my confidence in day to day life. To the staff and trainers, thanks for the good work!

Ive been going here since 2015. I cannot recommend it enough! The owners and instructors are all so amazing and helpful. The facilities are excellent and clean. If you want to start or return to martial arts, this is the place for you!

Awesome gym. Just started, trainers very knowledgeable.

David is a very good teacher he takes his time and gets to know his students. He also makes sure to come and help you out when you need it. David is a very upbeat, smart, and funny guy. The classes are great and lots of choices to chose from.

I have been training there for over 4 years and the training is excellent. Not only are you getting some good exercise, but you learn a lot about practical self-defense. I strongly recommend joining if you want to learn how to defend yourself.

I have been training at this Gym for 1 1/2 years and I have noticed tremendous improvement in my overall skills, reflexes, knowledge and power when it comes to self defense. The instructors are all so well rounded and know how to work with everyones short comings and strengths. This gym has become a very big part of my day to day life and Im glad I know how to defend myself better now.

Just started last week after finally deciding to get off the couch. David, Brian, and Chad have been great instructors. Havent felt out of place being a novice and you can tell that theres a camaraderie amongst all the members. If youre hesitant about joining because you think you dont know enough, dont be! Come out and train with us!

David is an excellent instructor. He takes time to answer questions and makes everyone feel welcome. He is knowledgeable about the techniques and makes adjustments for those who may cant to the exact process for some reason, such as limited mobility, so that there is something for all skill levels and ages.

Great gym to learn self defense. I have been attending for last 8 months and its been really good. Great instructors. Highly recommended.

This is an amazing gym to come and train! All of the instructors are amazing and always willing to answer questions and take the time to explain techniques. I enjoy coming here to train throughout the week!

Awesome gym! They have a ton of different classes and do a really good job of getting newer members up to speed. They make signing up really easy!

Really good equipment and atmosphere! Fun and exciting to follow along with the Women’s Cardio Kickboxing classes!! Will be coming back

Great gym. It is welcoming and a great place to learn and grow. Coach Rothrocks class has been fun, challenging, and a great workout for this newbie.

There are not enough words to express how wonderful Octagon MMA is as a gym and how much of a gem it is to the triad as a whole. The staff is the best youll find anywhere and the community is so friendly and helpful. If youre considering joining a gym to learn martial arts there is no better place, I promise!

I love Octagon! Id tried several gyms prior to joing Octagon and no other gym staff even comes close to how kind, supportive, and informative Kim & the Octagon team are. Ive learned a lot about health & fitness all while having a blast. I highly recommend!!!

Been a member for a little over 2yrs. The kids classes are great. The owners really work with the family to make sure that you are comfortable.

It is a great place to train and to have wonderful and fun workouts. Very affordable too. Highly recommend it.

Been going for 3 weeks 3 times a week for BJJ and it has been awesome. The instructors are great and make the class fun and easy to learn how to roll. It is worth it and you can gain alot of knowledge on how to protect yourself.

I have been a part of womens kick boxing for over 6 years. I started with zero knowledge or experience. Kim and David were great!! An absolute zero judgement zone. I started coming with a small itsy bitsy who now does kids classes at the same place. One of the most family friendly places I have ever been a part of. Its a family not a gym...

I recently started going to octagon mma and my experience has been great. The instructors are very helpful and they offer a wide range of classes.

I’ve been a member here for a few years now and since day 1 I was treated as family from instructors and fellow students alike. I’ve been practicing martial arts since childhood, and a welcoming atmosphere has always been a must. I’ve found that and more here.

Kim and David are the best! I’ve been going to this gym for over 10 years and love it. Not only do you get a good workout but I’ve made so many great friends there.

Been going here for 8 months and I highly recommend this place the instructions are great, helpful and only wanna see you succeed

Affordable, great schedule and facilities, top notch instructors. Great for anyone wanting to compete or just pick up a hobby/stay in shape.

Best gym hands down in Greensboro. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. The women’s cardio kickboxing class is the best!!!

I started training here eight years ago. At the time, I was just started college and knew no one. The people at this gym took me in and made me feel like part of a family. I cannot recommend this place enough. You will not find a kinder group of skilled martial artists anywhere.

This place is a great place to train. World champion instructors. Everyone is friendly and helpful.

My daughter is currently in kids BJJ and she loves it. I highly recommend this place.

Its important to note that the martial arts community is very competitive, both in the ring and against each other on the internet. Dont believe the naysayers! If you note, often those low reviews are also given for other gyms in the area.I cannot speak for peoples personal motives for giving a bad review or slandering a certain instructor,, but I can say from experience,, I have been coming to this gym since it opened in 2009. I believe in the abilities of the instructors so much, in fact, that Ive brought all 4 of my children to train. I went from a non-confrontational person with no experience to US Sambo National Silver medalist in just 1 years time, and THAT is thanks to the quality of the instruction Ive received from Ben Rothrock. I am a changed person, with the ability to defend myself and protect my family, and maybe pick up a medal or two along the way.

Great place to train treat you like family

I’ve been training at octagon for years and love the environment. They have always made me feel welcome in a sport that can be pretty intimidating.

The instructor isvery friendly and helps each person individually. He explains things well and demonstrateshow to do things.

I have learned a great deal at this gym and look forward to years of training here highly recommended.

I signed up to this gym 3 years ago to study kickboxing. Really hate the fact that Lamont no longer teaches there.

The Octagon is my favorite place to be! All of the instructors are great; they genuinely love what they do and they are good at teaching any and all skill levels. Ben has taught me so much about grappling and is always there to talk to and to help. David is truly a wonderful person who has taught me so much about so many different fighting styles. I don’t know what I would have done without Octagon in my life. There is so much diversity when it comes to the goals of the members, whether it be to win an upcoming fight, to lose weight, or to just have fun. If you are looking for somewhere to learn some fighting skills, make friends, and meet your fitness/health goals, this is the place for you.

I have been a member of this gym on and off for over 10 years. Its an amazing gym.

Octagon has excellent instructors and a great community of helpful classmates! I started taking Jujitsu and Sambo classes for the first time this January. Before coming to Octagon, I had trained Taekwondo for almost 10 years and wanted to find a place to learn new martial arts skills. Instructor Ben Rothrock is extremely knowledgeable and has tons of experience in competition and combat to teach from. He goes over each technique in detail, so even as a beginner I was able to follow along and understand. I love his classes because I can practice my skills in a realistic way and feel safe.All of the instructors Ive worked with really know their stuff and the environment is very positive. The price is also very reasonable.

This gym has a high chance of causing injury, avoid at all cost.

Fantastic community to learn!!

Octogon is an awesome place to work out! The cardio kickboxing classes work your whole body and are so much fun! The instructor, Kim is wonderful and makes sure you are doing ok during the workouts. Love this place!

The lead instructor and owner, David Stacy, is highly dedicated to always seeking out the very best and most innovative training techniques and methods for his students. Hes embodies what all martial arts instructors should be, but so few actually live the lifestyle of continued training! David never stays complacent in his knowledge. He passes on his expertise with clarity and passion. Id highly recommend anyone to train at Octagon MMA and Krav Maga!

Fantastic place. Professional training in a friendly and welcoming environment!

When I moved to NC one of the first things I did was look for an MMA gym. I left many facilities due to price, structure, or the instructors themselves. Octagon has both a ring and cage, along with 2 spacious mat spaces. The classes are structured great for anybody from hobbyists, fitness buffs, and the competitor. The owner David, along with all the other instructors, are knowledgeable and teach very well. Best part is there are no egos, everybody learns from one another and the staff genuinely care about you, the individual. Great MMA gym, a gem for sure.

Great environment to relieve stress. The boxing classes give a really good workout and teaches the skills necessary for sport. The staff is excellent and the gym is diverse. I would recommend Octagon to anyone and know they would be in great hands.

Best place to train in town.The instructors are very knowledgeable in their arts. The students are there to learn, help others learn, and not show boat (which leads to injuries); Ive made a lot of friendships through this gym over the years.If youre thinking of getting into a martial art or just looking for fitness, check this place out. They offer so many different options you cant go wrong.

David is one of the best martial arts instructors Ive ever had the pleasure to work with. Hes an effective teacher and a good businessman, and it definitely shows in how he manages his classes and his school. He never settles for resting on his already impressive expanse of knowledge, and is constantly out broadening his skill set in order to stay current in the latest and most effective training methodologies. You wont find a better school anywhere in the Carolinas.

Great environment with instructors that know their business. Motivated group workouts and private lessons with David have always been rewarding.

This is not only the best gym in the world, its also the most fun place to be! Everyone is top notch, price is the best youll ever see, its small enough for everyone to be like a family, and its relaxed enough to feel like you are just hanging out with friends while learning to kick some ass! There is absolutely no pressure to compete unless you are 100% ready and willing. There is no where else I would rather be and I actually switched colleges just to come here!

This is an excellent gym with knowledgeable and experienced trainers. Its a great place to stay in shape and learn how to fight and defend yourself. The people are great, and theres something for every age group and experience level.

The owners, instructors, trainers and members are fantastic. They continually strive to provide a comprehensive MMA training experience. Even for members who seek to just train and learn with all ages and levels. I consider myself to be part of the Octagon family, not just a member.

Walking into a gym can be intimidating, especially someone like me who had no experience in any aspect of MMA whatsoever. Not here. David (the owner) welcomes anyone and everyone who wants to learn and grow mentally and physically. I have gained so much self confidence since my arrival at this gym. The atmosphere, the curriculum, the people....5 Stars. No less.

David Stacy and Kimberly Jenkins are both very personable, knowledgeable, and professional. I would highly recommend The Octagon Gym! Excellent facility, reasonable prices, quality instruction!

Excellent facility and instruction. The classes are a lot of fun and a great work-out. Dave is a great coach… knowledgeable, helpful and motivating.

Was visiting Greensboro for work and needed a place to train. Octagon MMA and Krav Maga was very welcoming and I attended two classes: krav maga and boxing. The instructor was thorough in his explains and the students were very friendly to new comers. Definitely looking forward to coming back for more classes the next time Im in town. This gym has a great combat sports offering and it was a fun way to learn a few new techniques.

The trainers and owner, David, are awesome. They work with my schedule and put me to the test every work out. I grow every session. I have trained one on one here for a year. I took 2 months off for life events and they took me back as soon as I contacted them. Always a great workout. I feel more confident in defending myself and my family in a self defense situation.

This gym is off the chain.By far the best place Ive ever been to, to be educated in self-defense/martial arts.Its got the greatest vibe, everyone is like a big family.The instructors are very well trained and they do a wonderful job at making sure everyone understands whats happening.

The Octagon just simply is the best place to train and get quality instruction in several different styles of martial arts. The instructors are fantastic and the ownership works tiresly to provide the best gym around. I am a veteran with a anxiety disorder and this place has helped me more I will ever be able to say.

This is the best place to train at the Triad. If you want to know how to defend yourself, be an mma fighter, or simply stay in shape, then this is the best place without a doubt. The range of experience varies, you have from novice to expert, so do not be afraid to go by yourself, there will always be a training partner at your level. Students are friendly, coaches are experienced and charismatic, and the workout is intense. Best place to train at!

I love this gym, the classes are great the instructors are very knowledge and the atmosphere is very inviting. There is a wide range from fighters to people just looking to shed a few pounds or defend themselves and everyone is welcome. Great gym, great people.

Couldnt ask for a better place to train! Great workouts, great people and great environment. David and his staff are extremely knowledgeable. OctagonMMA is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and GO CHECK THEM OUT!!! I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

FANTASTIC PLACE! David Stacy, the owner, held a private self defense class for my local mommy group. He was very engaging and made it fun and easy to follow. I contacted him specifically because of Octagons spotless reputation in the area, and I was not disappointed. While we (local moms) arent his typical demographic, we didnt once feel out of place or intimidated while there. Thanks for an excellent experience! We will be back for sure!

The very best gym in Greensboro! I lost over 30lbs here and I am stronger then I have ever been. Dont waste your money on some overpriced chain establishment. There is really something here for everyone no matter their fitness level and the trainers are amazing at accommodating for weaknesses and disabilities. I recommend it to everyone.

I am so glad I found this gym! I look forward to my classes every week and am excited to go. It is a great workout no matter what level you are at and they change it up to keep you learning new stuff. The time flies while you are working out because it is so much fun.

Ive traveled to Octagon MMA from the Triangle area on a few occasions for special seminars and have had the opportunity to train with David Stacy (owner) on a few occasions as well. If youre in the Greensboro area and looking for a place to train, this is THE place to be. Great instruction, great atmosphere, great people.

Octagon has the best instructors in Greensboro. I have trained with the owner for a little over 4 years. He runs a top-notch facility.

Really great instructors and top notch instruction!

I posted the comment below five years ago. And I was wrong ….Octagon is even better than I could have ever imagined. Incredible instructors, a great focus on the students and especially the kids. If anyone needs a reference for this gym please reach out to me. I am in my 8th year.“Outstanding people and terrific instructors”

This is the best gym in town, period. The Octagon and the people there have gotten me into the best shape of my life and the instruction/training is fantastic.

I first came to Octagon for my children to take the self defense class. They both loved the instructors, Mr.David and Mr.Jason! For a couple of weeks I watched their class as well as watched the womens cardio kickboxing class that takes place at the same time. I was intimidated but decided to give kickboxing a try. What did I have to lose? Well dress sizes and fat is what I had lost!!! Thanks to Kimberly, Im in the best shape of my life! I have confidence and actually look forward to every class! Proof is in the results and Octagon produces results if you do the work!

Owner (David) is Great and genuine. Great facility and good people. Little bit of everything and always a great workout.

Kim and David are awesome people and trainers! Theyre both very knowledgeable and have always been fun to work with.

Great ancient combat class offered on weekends. Broadsword, longsword and more!

Octagon is a wonderful place to work out. Other gyms talk about a judgement free zone, but THIS is the real deal. I have no natural ability when it comes to boxing, but I learned so much and improved more than I ever thought I would under their training. You will definitely get your moneys worth out of it. And David and Kim are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. Theyll push you, but its totally worth it!

The cardio kickboxing classes are great! Whether youre just starting out or already skilled, the trainers meet you where you are and adjust to your skill level.

My husband has PTSD...he has been training here for the past three years...David and Kim have been wonderful and the people that he trains with are too...the services they provide have been an excellent resource for helping my husband cope with all the things that go along with PTSD which also makes my life easier. I have no hesitation in recommending The Octagon.

I have trained with David for over three years. I find him and his organization to be of the highest quality.

This is actually the first review that Ive written in my life. This place is wonderful, and I am grateful every day for finding it. David and Kim are both incredibly helpful and understanding. Ive had some serious injuries and subsequent surgeries in the past. As a result, I was often told by many trainers at different gyms that I wouldnt be able to learn Krav Maga. However, both David and Kim have taken the time to work with me to teach me while working around my injuries. As a result, I feel much more fit and confident and am able to pursue self defense in a safe and comfortable manner. Thank you so much you guys! I recommend this gym to everyone I know who is looking for self defense training or merely to get in better shape!

Great place and great trainers. Lamont is an excellent teacher and a true professional...

This place is the best in all Greensboro to train Mixed Martial Arts and/or Krav Maga. This place has the best coaches and teammates you can ask for. They have the status, trophies, and experience to train newcomers and experienced people. Doesnt matter for what reason you want to train for, they have it. You can train for competition, self defense, or just to stay in shape. The place is clean, has a little weight room, and even a boxing ring (for striking only), everything at a reasonable price.

Almost like a 2nd home for myself. So much inspiration and positive trainers and students inside that gym

Great place to train, Krav Maga, BJJ, Kick Boxing, fitness training. Trainers are very knowledgeable and will work with you no matter what your fitness or skill level. I would not go anywhere else and would highly recommend it to anyone

David is an amazing instructor that genuinely cares about his students and the community he serves.

Excellent place to train! Great atmosphere and super instructers.

My son John goes to Octagon MMA and Krav Maga....He loves how they take the time to work with him....He has learned a lot since going up there....Nice Gym, Nice Staff...

Ive known David (the owner) for several years now. I evaluated him as a Krav Maga instructor with Krav Maga Worldwide. Ive attended seminars at his school, sent students to him, and even partnered with him at national training events. He is a true professional who cares about his members. He is constantly developing himself so he can pass that growth onto his students. Youd be lucky to train at Octagon!

Cheap gym means cheap quality.BTW, stay away from Ben, he is the worst instructor ever !

Great place to train with great coaches Thank you David

Great classes, great trainers!!

Best trainer, David Stacy!